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Easter 2011

He Is Risen...He is Risen Indeed.  Easter is full of things that are very hard to understand and accept. Charley Honey writes "It is a powerful mystery how people of faith can rise up from whatever beating life has given them – the devastation of divorce, the hell of addiction, the grief of a lost child – and proclaim their faith in the risen Christ and a good God." New life with its endless possibilities is within our grasp. Let us celebrate the resurrection. And that leads always to....hope.

Hope. The word speaks to  the very heart of the Christian faith.  It is no accident that our counseling practice is named "Journey to Hope."  It is only because of today, Easter, that you and I can 'journey to hope' together.  No matter what is happening in your life, there is hope.  You can get through this storm in your life, no matter how painful  with a faith made possible by this day.  He is Risen, He is Risen indeed. Amen. 

 In Christ, Susie

Cheering for Plan B...

I am currently reading a book by Dr. Tim Kimmel called In Praise of Plan B: Moving from 'What is' to "What Can Be'.  That is a great title.  And it is also very thought provoking.  How many of you are having to live in Plan B because your Plan A fell apart, was shattered; no longer works - it is just not possible right now in this season of your life? 

Counseling many times intersects with the beginnings of Plan B's in your life.  It may seem that you are paralyzed with discouragement, or overwhelmed with the demands of life, or wanting a fresh start but feeling too afraid of failure to take the first step, or so shell shocked by betrayal that you have a hard time believing in you, so full of anxiety and fear about  life that it is hard to find the way... and yet, God.

As we journey together in counseling, please know that finishing strong and well is still possible.  God will be with us, and He believes in the hope and promise of Plan B in your life.  Praying for you today.

In Christ, Susie

3 Weeks and Counting...

We have now reached 3 weeks into Journey of Hope, and hope is  still present and alive with us.  We have so many reasons to be hopeful, and yet it is so very easy to become distracted by the demands, frustrations and painful places we experience in our daily lives.

Many of you received A Little Book of Hope when you came in for your first appointment at Journey to Hope, and one of the many hopeful quotes by Corrie ten Boom says  ”Every experience God gives us, every person He brings into our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.”  Sometimes it is very difficult to see the hope in our situations, and yet there is always hope.  Perhaps only a glimmer, but it is there.  Praying that you will find more reasons than not to be hopeful about your journey.

In Christ,

Susie

A Note from Susie...

For Clients traveling with me on this Journey to Hope: You will find that, although our meeting location will change, I am making every effort to make our new location warm, welcoming, and a place where growth and change can occur.   There are no words to adequately express to you how grateful I am that you have trusted me this far as your therapist and counselor.  It has been a privilege and an honor to work with you, and I am praying that our work can continue for this season.  Change is almost always difficult in some respect, however, it is so very necessary, isn’t it?  It is my prayer that we will be able to go forward together as counseling transitions to Journey to Hope for you and your family.  I am heavily invested in our time together, and the great work that has been accomplished.  And yet….there is more work to be done.

For Clients who are just considering Journey to Hope:  You are welcome here.  New Beginnings and second chances are two areas where our journey can begin.  Praying you will make a decision to journey with us.